Addicted to Happiness

Happiness is the goal of addicts
It isn't sustainable 
And it leaves us wanting more

The pushers
Push our fear of death buttons
And sell us insurance
And sell us pills
And sell us nutrition
And sell us guns
And sell us religion
To make us happy

The pushers 
Push our envy buttons
And sell us name brands
And sell us beauty products
And sell us plastic surgery
And sell us bigger is better
And sell us titles
And sell us individuality
To make us happy

The pushers
Push our adrenaline buttons 
And sell us adventure
And sell us entertainment
And sell us novelty
And sell us sports
And sell us gaming
And sell us social media
To make us happy

We are all junkies
We are all addicted
We are always in pursuit
Seeking a happiness
That can never be kept
And the pushers
Are reaping the benefits

Quiet contentment
Peace and harmony
Get labeled boring 
And yet 
And yet
It is where
True happiness lives

bjbeyers 6/2023